Mike Lookingland (born 13 September 1983) is an American

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defender who played for the

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of the Major Arena Soccer League in the 2014–2015 season. He was the 2012 Major Indoor Soccer League Defender of the Year.

Player

Lookingland graduated from

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. He attended

Bucknell University Bucknell University is a private liberal arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, it now consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, Freeman College of Management, and the College of Engineering. ...

, playing on the men's soccer team from 2001 to 2004. He was a 2004 Third Team All American. In 2003 and 2004, he played for the

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of the

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during the collegiate off season. On 4 February 2005,

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selected Lookingland in the second round (thirteenth overall) of the

2005 MLS Supplemental Draft Following the signature of the first MLS players' union contract, the MLS Superdraft was limited to four rounds. As a result, the Supplemental Draft was re-incarnated to hold the additional rounds. The 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft, held on February 4 ...

. He spent two seasons in Salt Lake. In 2007, he moved to the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division. In 2008, he played for Crystal Palace Baltimore. In addition to his outdoor career, Lookingland has an extensive indoor career. In 2005, he signed with the Baltimore Blast. He was named to the 2005–2006 All Rookie team and was the 2012 Major Indoor Soccer League Defender of the Year.

Coach

On 4 April 2012, the

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hired Lookingland as an assistant coach. On December 13, 2021, Lookingland was named head coach for

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team ahead of their first season in the league.

Career statistics

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Personal life

Lookingland is of Scottish descent and is a keen Motherwell F.C. supporter. He is also a 7 time USA East Regional Champion from

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. He holds the Maryland state record for most regional championships.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lookingland, Mike 1983 births Living people American people of Scottish descent American soccer coaches American men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Men's association football utility players Baltimore Blast (2001–2008 MISL) players Baltimore Blast (2008–2014 MISL) players Bucknell University alumni Crystal Palace Baltimore players Penn FC players Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008) players Major League Soccer players People from Fallston, Maryland Real Salt Lake players Soccer players from Maryland USL Second Division players Chesapeake Dragons players USL League Two players Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014) players Real Salt Lake draft picks USL League Two coaches